As a non-profit organization, donations of clothing & household goods help us to:
• Reduce the environmental burden of the production of new goods
• Keep usable items out of local landfills and empower them to make a difference
• Provide affordable and accessible shopping options for all ages and sizes
• Generate funds to support local Salvation Army programs and services across Canada
As a non-profit organization, gently used donations of clothing & household goods help us make a difference for our communities and the planet we share.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF DONATIONS
Together, we diverted over 87 million pounds from local landfills through donations of clothing & household goods*
*in fiscal year 2022-23
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Donate & Save on Your Next Thrift Haul
Get a 25% off coupon when you give a donation of clothing and household goods from Wednesday, July 5th – Saturday, July 15th.*
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Gently used donations of clothing & household goods are urgently needed
Your local Donor Welcome Centre is most in need of items like these:
Kitchenware
• Bakeware
• Plates & Bowls
• Glasses & Mugs
• Servingware
• Small Appliances
Clothing
• Sweaters & Jackets
• Long Sleeve Shirts
• Jeans & Pants
• Activewear & Vests
• Sneakers & Boots
Home Decor
• Mirrors
• Vases
• Frames & Wall art
• Baskets
• Artificial flowers
Bedding & Linens
• Blankets & Pillows
• Quilts & Coverlets
• Curtains
Leisure & Other
• Sporting Goods
• Books & Media
• Games & Toys
• Pet Accessories
• Electronics
We gratefully accept donations of these items:
• ACCESSORIES
• ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
• CLOTHING & TEXTILES
• COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS
• HOUSEWARES
• MEDIA & BOOKS
• TOYS
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept furniture donations, used wall-to-wall carpets, hazardous materials (e.g. paints), propane tanks, barbecues, infant equipment (e.g. car seats, cribs and strollers), tires and auto parts.
Find your local Donor Welcome Centre
With over 120 locations across Canada, your local Salvation Army Thrift Store is nearby to gratefully accept your gently used donations.
Are you a business looking to donate?
We are grateful to work with corporate partners across the country. Please contact us for information on corporate donations of clothing or household items.
Donations of clothing & household goods matter
Help us care for our communities and the planet we share. Learn more about the impact of donating with us.
At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, a sweater is more than just a sweater.
Learn why donations of clothing & household goods do so much more with us:
Save 20% on your next thrift haul!
Receive a thank you coupon for your next purchase when you make donations of clothing & household goods at your local Donor Welcome Centre.*
Host a community donation drive
Do even more to support your neighbours in need by hosting a drive to collect gently used clothing & household goods from your community.